PRICES: 
Perennial Plants, 
except as noted, 
25c each; 
3 for 60c; 
6 for $1.00; 
12 for $1.75. 
Postage extra. 
Why not develop your yard into an attractive out-door living room for your use and enjoyment? 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
W ELL arranged flower borders provide cheerful color and an abundance of flowers for 
cutting from early spring to frost. We have selected the following list of perennial 
plants for their ease of culture as well as for the profusion and beauty of their flowers. 
Plants marked with a star (★) are suitable also for Rock Gardens. 
PRICES: 
German Iris, 
20c each; 
6 for $1.00; 
12 for $1.75. 
Postage extra. 
Ready for ship¬ 
ment in May. 
★ALPINE ROCK CRESS. Pure white flowers produced in dense 
masses. Splendid for border or rockery. 
BABY’S BREATH (Gypsophila). Misty sprays of tiny white flowers, 
fine for cutting. Can be dried and used for winter bouquets. 
BALLOON FLOWER (Platycodon). 18 in. Of compact, bushy growth 
with star-shaped flowers at tip of each branch. Blooms in June and 
again in September. 
BLAZING STAR OR GAYFEATHER (Liatris). 4-5 ft. Tall spikes 
of richly colored purple flowers are produced in July and August. 
★BLUE BELLS OF SCOTLAND. Clear blue flowers. Especially 
suited to rock gardens. About 12 inches high, blooms continuously. 
★BLUE FLAX. A plant for border or rockery, 15 inches high. 
Graceful foliage. Flower, pale blue. 
BLEEDING HEART (Dielytra.) An old favorite, graceful sprays of 
pink and red heart-shaped flowers in May and June. Each 50c. 
★CARPATHIAN HAREBELL. Compact plants growing about 8 
inches high, with clear blue flowers. Bloom from June to October. 
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT (Physalis Francheti). Bears brilliant 
orange colored seed pods or “lanterns” in September. 
★COLUMBINE (Aquilegia). Lacy, delicately formed foliage, and 
graceful, long spurred flowers. Splendid for border or rock garden. 
★CORAL BELLS (Heuchera Rosea). Graceful sprays of coral red 
flowers on long slender stems. 12 to 18 inches tall, blooms from July 
to September. Each 30c, 4 for $1.00. 
DAISY PAINTED (Pyrethrum hybridum). Finely cut foliage, daisy¬ 
like flowers in all shades of pink, rose and crimson. Bloom in May 
and June. 
DAISY, EARLY SHASTA. Large white waxy daisies with yellow 
centers, on long stiff stems, in June and July. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). Flowers are a brilliant blending of 
red, yellow and brown. Bloom all summer. Unexcelled for cutting. 
★GARDEN PINKS, DOUBLE. Lovely fragrant pink flowers—bloom 
until late fall. 
★HEN AND CHICKENS (Sempervivum). Small rosettes of gray- 
green leaves are produced in great abundance. Should be in every 
rock garden. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow Marvels). 4 ft. Tall, shrub-like plants bearing 
large, showy flowers throughout the summer. Colors, crimson, pink 
and white. 
HOLLYHOCKS. Tall stately perennials, growing from 3 to 6 feet 
high. Has giant flower spikes in all colors. 
Iris Germanica—German Iris 
Note: In descriptions “S” refers to standards or upright petals; 
“F” refers to falls or lower petals. 
AMBASSADEUR. S., reddish violet; F., velvety purple maroon. 
AMBER. A very fine, bright yellow. 
FLAMMENSCHWERT. S., empire yellow; F., velvety brown. 
LORD OF JUNE. Very large light lavender-blue. 
OPERA. A bright violet-red bi-color. 
RHEIN NIXE. S., white; F., pansy violet edged white. 
SEMINOLE. General effect wine-red. Frilled petals. 
SWEET LAVENDER. Just like its name. 
SOUV. DE MME. GAUDICHAU. Very rich deep purple. 
SUSAN BLISS. Beautiful rose-pink. 
WEDGE WOOD. Striking shade of deep, rich blue. 
WHITE QUEEN. A pure white Iris. 
IRIS SIBERICA—SIBERIAN IRIS. 3-3 % ft. Blooms in June. Rich 
violet-blue flowers on graceful stems. Particularly good for cutting. 
Foliage narrow and grass-like. Very attractive for garden display. 
Each 25c, 6 for $1.25. 
LARKSPUR (Delphinium). One of the showiest perennials, useful as 
a background for low growing plants. Grows 3 to 5 feet tall, with 
spikes of rich blue flowers in June and July. 
★MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not). Dainty blue flowers—fine for dwarf 
border or rock garden. Blooms May to September. 
PHLOX, HARDY. Beautiful hardy border plants, with clusters of 
crimson, pink and white flowers in July and August. 2 to 3 feet high. 
30c each, 4 for $1.00. 
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus barbatus). Blooms in June and July. 
Mixed colors, ranging from deep crimson to white. Plant in masses. 
★ROCK GARDEN SEDUM. Charming plants for the rock garden. A 
variety of foliage and bloom, yellow, white and pink. 
VERONICA (True Blue). Plants grow strong and upright, in dense 
clumps, producing thick spikes of intense blue flowers from July to 
September. 
NOTE—If plants are wanted by parcel post, add 10c for 3 plants; 12c for 6; 20c for 12. We cannot accept plant orders under 60c. 
-HARDY CLIMBING VINES- 
BITTERSWEET. A native climber with handsome glossy foliage and 
large clusters of beautiful orange-crimson berries which make a charm¬ 
ing decoration for the home in winter. Grow Bittersweet in your own 
back yard. Price: 2-yr. field-grown plants 45c each, 3 plants $1.25. 
ENGLEMAN IVY (Ampelopsis). Belongs to the Woodbine family and 
is most popular in the Northwest for climbing on stone, brick or stucco. 
Produces very thick foliage which turns to a brilliant red color in the 
fall. Its numerous tendrils cause it to cling to any structure. Is per¬ 
fectly hardy and will withstand drought and heat. Very fast grower. 
Price: 2-yr. vines 25c each, 5 vines $1.00. 
CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE (Lycium Chinese). Well-known, 
hardy fast-growing vine; handsome when covered with scarlet fruit in 
autumn. Commonly used as a trailer and for a ground cover under 
trees and on terraces or any kind of steep slopes to hold the soil in 
place. Price: 2-yr. vines 30c each, 4 vines $1.00. 
NOTE—If vines are desired by parcel post, include for p< 
CLEMATIS JACKMANII. The most beautiful and showy Clematis 
with deep velvety purple flowers. A profuse bloomer—strong hardy 
plant and a rapid grower. Should be pruned early in spring. Price: 
2-yr. vines 80c each, 2 vines for $1.50. 
CLEMATIS PANICULATA. Small white flowering, very sweet scent¬ 
ed plants, originally from Japan. A rapid grower and vigorous climber. 
This is the most satisfactory variety of Clematis on account of its hardi¬ 
ness. Price: 2-yr. vines 45c each, 3 vines $1.25. 
CLIMBING ROSES—See page 33. 
SCARLET TRUMPET HONEYSUCKLE. A very satisfactory climbing 
plant with odd-shaped foliage, producing bright red trumpet-shape flow¬ 
ers almost continuously. Very fragrant. Will thrive anywhere. Splen¬ 
did for covering porches or trellis where it will reach a height of 15 
feet. Price: 2-yr. vines 30c each, 4 vines for $1.00. 
ige and packing: 10c for one, 12c for three, 20c for five. 
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